Marcia Endres

Marcia Endres is a Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Animal Science at the University of Minnesota, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences. She is based at Haecker Hall, Saint Paul, MN, and actively contributes to research, teaching, and extension in dairy sciences.

Education:

• Ph.D., University of Minnesota
• M.S., Iowa State University
• D.V.M., Universidade Federal do Parana, Brazil

Her research centers on dairy cattle well-being, behavior, and management, with a focus on precision dairy farming, robotic milking systems, and welfare assessment. She teaches courses such as ANSC 4093 - Tutorial in Animal Science and ANSC 4604 - Dairy Production Systems, integrating applied research into curriculum.

Although specific article titles are not listed, her scholarly output spans refereed articles, book chapters, conference proceedings, extension publications, and research reports, reflecting strong engagement in both academic and outreach domains.

Honors and Awards:

• Outstanding Faculty/Staff Award, Dept. of Animal Science, 2022
• American Dairy Science Association DeLaval Dairy Extension Award, 2021
• Dean's Distinguished Extension Award, Campus-based Faculty, 2021
• Council of Graduate Students Outstanding Advisor of the Year, 2020
• President of the Dairy Cattle Welfare Council, 2018–2019
• Outstanding Ph.D. Student Award, Department of Animal Science, University of Minnesota, 1993–1994
• Graduate School Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship, University of Minnesota, 1993–1994

Marcia Endres is a dedicated mentor and academic leader, recognized for her advising excellence and extension impact. She chairs the Precision Dairy Farming Conference and leads the University of Minnesota Extension Dairy Team. She organizes outreach events including the Summer Dairy Field Days and State Fair 4-H Dairy Workshop, bridging research with practical application in the dairy industry.